HR & Admin Manager – Construction (Lagos)

About the role

Our client, a leading West African construction firm specializing in large‑scale mechanical and electrical projects, is seeking an experienced HR & Admin Manager to lead people operations and administrative services across its sites in Lagos.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison with unions, handling collective bargaining, grievances and conflict resolution to keep sites operating smoothly.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle – recruitment for technical M&E and site roles, performance management, and career development.
• Oversee office facilities, procurement of supplies, and the company fleet, including maintenance and driver supervision.
• Ensure all HR and administrative practices comply with Nigerian labour law and industry‑specific safety and engineering regulations.
• Prepare and present HR metrics and administrative cost reports to senior management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field; professional certifications such as CIPM or PHRi are a plus.
• Minimum 8 years of HR experience in construction or heavy‑industry environments.
• At least 5 years of proven experience managing industrial harmony in a unionised setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead both HR and Admin functions in a multinational or regional organisation.
• Strong negotiation, emotional intelligence and logistics management across multiple project sites.

Required skills

What we offer

• ₦1,000,000 monthly gross salary.
• Official company vehicle.